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Why a Book Highlighting Global Women Is Necessary for This Moment
In a largely patriarchal world, “Rad Women Worldwide” fills a void by highlighting women who have been revolutionaries.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, the Personal Gets Political: An Interview With Reina Gossett
Trans activist and filmmaker Reina Gossett talks about her new film and what keeps her fighting for justice.
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“Militarized Neoliberalism” and the Canadian State in Latin America
While not completely focused on mining, “The Blood of Extraction” examines a considerable range of mining conflicts in Central America and the northern Andes.
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Countering Trump: Let’s Build a People-Powered Democracy and Economy
It's time to decentralize political and economic power and bring back the concept of true public ownership.
Michigan Officials Seek to Block Court-Ordered Bottled Water Delivery in Flint
Michigan wants to block bottled water delivery to Flint residents, leaving the elderly without access to clean water.
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Frida Kahlo: A Cultural Icon Denied Recognition in Her Lifetime
Frida Kahlo didn't gain the recognition she deserved until many years after her death.
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Love Notes From the Margins: How We’ll Survive These Times
To survive the next four years, we, as marginalized people, must come together in solidarity and resistance.
Standing Rock Sioux Elder: “We Have an Obligation to Protect All of America”
“We symbolize the struggle of every community in America about the lack of water, about contaminated water.”
For Millions, the Election Was Always Lost
For people who were never enfranchised, or always existed in as second-class citizens, November 9 was just another day.
Ignoring Torture Among the Poor
Documenting torture is problematic, and continually leaves out the experiences of the poor.